Evaluation of UPS for Intersection Traffic Signals with LED: Findings for Alpha Novus 1000 UPS

Chitturi, Madhav V.; Benekohal, Rahim F.

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Title

Evaluation of UPS for Intersection Traffic Signals with LED: Findings for Alpha Novus 1000 UPS

Author(s)

• Chitturi, Madhav V.
• Benekohal, Rahim F.

Issue Date

2003-12

Keyword(s)

Uninterruptible Power Supply for Intersections, UPS, Intersection Traffic Signals, LED Signal Modules, Battery Back up System for Traffic Lights, BBS.

Abstract

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems are used to power the intersection traffic signals that have Light Emitting Diode (LED) signal modules, in case of a power failure. The objective of this study was to test the Novus 1000 UPS manufactured by Alpha Technologies and verify if it meets the Illinois DOT’s specification for UPS. Multiple tests with full load (approximately 700 W) and partial loads (flashing reds with about 350W) were conducted at room temperature to determine charge and discharge times. The time to fully charge the batteries was on average 16hrs 37min. The UPS powered a full load for 3hrs 27mins. When powering a full load, the UPS took 1hr 56min to reach 40% battery level. After reaching the 40% level, the UPS powered the flashing reds for 3hr 30min. Alpha Novus 1000 UPS meets the majority of the IDOT Specification requirements. It has two major and some minor shortcomings that can be corrected to satisfy all IDOT Specification requirements. The major shortcomings of this model are: this model does not have a NO and NC contact closure for indicating inverter/charger failure. The manufacturer gives a 16 hr burn-in period to each unit.

Series/Report Name or Number

FHWA-IL/UI-TOL-8

ISSN

0917-9191

Type of Resource

text

Language

en

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Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)

The Illinois Department of Transportation

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No restrictions. This document is available to the public through the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, Virginia 22161

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